Archive:  2015

At Arbutus Funeral Service, we take our responsibility to our clients very seriously, and with good reason. The loss of a loved one is an extremely trying time, and no one can be expected to be in top psychological form during such a difficult period.

The Holidays Aren’t Always A Happy Time When the holidays approach, most families will view this period as a time of reunion, fun, reflection

The holidays and other special occasions can be a particularly difficult time to deal with the loss of a loved one.

The death of a loved one can be an overwhelming and difficult event in one's life. Planning a funeral service involves a number of steps and decisions.

Historically, formal invitations are not sent out for funeral or memorial services, which can make it hard to know if you should attend or not.

Many funeral directors struggle with a variety of assumptions, misconceptions, and stereotypical generalizations about their line of work and their role at a funeral

In most cultures, it’s common to have a viewing, visitation or wake prior to the funeral. The viewing can happen days before or on the same day of the funeral

Many parents struggle to discuss death with their children, and many often try to avoid discussing this difficult subject with their little ones. However, death is a fact

The answer simply is no. You may use the funeral home of your choice regardless of where your cemetery plot is located.